WHY I MARCH Afflicted with a Panic/Anxiety Disorder for 15 years now, I am unable to participate in stressful events, such as a live protest.  But, I want my voice heard. I am particularly concerned about healthcare in the USA. I am an advocate for Healthcare For All via a Single Payer system. My husband’s…

Greetings. My name is Cindy Loomis-Torvi. I am a proudly born and raised  woman from Michigan, now living Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am marching in spirit today for my three sons, son’s boyfriend, my daughter-in-law and her baby, who will soon make its appearance. I March in spirit for my sisters of all colors, sexual…

Thank you, President Obama, for making it possible for me to get the care I need. Thank you, President Obama, for acknowledging that mental illness is just that-an illness, and as such it can be treated. As such, it is like any other illness and deserves the same coverage. Thank you that at least for…

I have multiple chronic illnesses but had hoped to attend the March in DC still until I recently tore a ligament in my foot. I march for women, LGBT, minorities,the disabled and, most of all, for my young son who has learning disabilities.

Why I am joining the March: I must stand up and take action to help protect women, minorities, disabled people and anyone who is oppressed by people in power. We cannot let our country slide back to more dangerous times when discrimination was tolerated. We cannot allow our rights to be stripped away. We cannot…

  I am marching in the disability march online because chronic Lyme disease is a constant reminder that even with the best of intentions, I am often unable to participate and be present in life as I would like to be. I march for my 7 year old niece, who I hope will be able…

  Why I am joining the March – Being someone who has Albinism as well as poor sight, Disability services and infrastructure are very important for everyday life. We need to ensure that these services do not get ignored or poorly developed. Millions live with disabilities, but that should not prevent them from living both…

I am joining the disability march because I feel that it is imperative that I make my voice heard to protest the incoming presidency and administration. I want to make it clear that the values that I and many millions of Americans live by are not in line with the statements and beliefs expressed by…

Why I am joining:  I am a Proud US citizen who is also a Proud Mother to a Beautiful, Smart & sweet 7 year old girl with Pompe Disease.  She is not able to break down glycogen (sugar stored in our body) due to absent enzyme alpha glucosidase. The only treatment is Enzyme replacement therapy ….